Author: Denise I. Matulka
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
A Picture Book Primer
Author: Denise I. Matulka
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313363560
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Everything you want to know about picture books can be found in this simple and straightforward guide. After defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, the author helps you better understand and appreciate picture books by describing how they're made-their anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, and typography-various types of picture books (genres, formats, styles), how picture books work (the art of the story), and how they relate to child development and literacy. Picture book reviews, building a collection, using picture books with various age groups, and issues such as multicultural literature, classics, and controversial titles are some of the other topics covered.
Balderdash!
Author: Michelle Markel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452164495
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452164495
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
Halloween Kitty
Author: Salina Yoon
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 1534443428
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
A cute kitten with a very twitchy tail is looking for a friend to trick-or-treat with in this purr-fect Halloween novelty book from award-winning creator Salina Yoon. Will Kitty find someone to play with on her favorite night of the year? Help Kitty wag her furry orange tail whenever she meets a new friend. With a sturdy pull-tab that wags Kitty’s tail, this interactive novelty book is perfect for Halloween.
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 1534443428
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
A cute kitten with a very twitchy tail is looking for a friend to trick-or-treat with in this purr-fect Halloween novelty book from award-winning creator Salina Yoon. Will Kitty find someone to play with on her favorite night of the year? Help Kitty wag her furry orange tail whenever she meets a new friend. With a sturdy pull-tab that wags Kitty’s tail, this interactive novelty book is perfect for Halloween.
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition
Author: Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440353751
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440353751
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
First Day in Grapes
Author: L. King Pérez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141908
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141908
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.
Picture This
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452154228
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452154228
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.
All Aboard! London
Author: Haily Meyers
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423642422
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A train travels past London's various landmarks, from Big Ben and the Gherkin to the Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423642422
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A train travels past London's various landmarks, from Big Ben and the Gherkin to the Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.
All Aboard! to New York
Author: Haily Meyers
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640748
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A train travels through New York's various landscapes, from the Lincoln Tunnel and Central Park to Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640748
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A train travels through New York's various landscapes, from the Lincoln Tunnel and Central Park to Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sense & Sensibility
Author: Jennifer Adams
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423631706
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A novel introduction for young children to the classic tale by Jane Austen.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423631706
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A novel introduction for young children to the classic tale by Jane Austen.
All Aboard! California
Author: Haily Meyers
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640802
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423640802
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.